The vacuum coatings technician will operate one of the vacuum deposition tools in accordance with standard operating procedures and health and safety guidelines. They will also contribute on the data collection practices and troubleshooting/fault finding action plans to ensure consistency of outcome.
Directly reporting to the Vacuum Coatings Lead Technician, they will coordinate the production and characterisation of thin films as planned for achieving internal targets and outputs.
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| Job title: | Vacuum Coatings Technician | Contract Type: | Permanent |
| Department: | Operations | Date: | 18.09.2023 |
| Reports to: | Vacuum Coatings Lead Technician | Ref: | |
| Roles supervised: | N/A | Position Type: Hours per Week: (Excluding breaks) | Full Time 37.5 hours per week |
| Location: | Jade Business Park, Seaham | Travel required: | Domestic |
| Holiday entitlement: Pro rata for Part Time | 25 days plus bank holidays. Long service days after 2 full years’ service capped at 5 days | Hybrid Working: | Not supported within business needs. |
| Job Purpose: The vacuum coatings technician will operate one of the vacuum deposition tools in accordance with standard operating procedures and health and safety guidelines. They will also contribute on the data collection practices and troubleshooting/fault finding action plans to ensure consistency of outcome. Directly reporting to the Vacuum Coatings Lead Technician, they will coordinate the production and characterisation of thin films as planned for achieving internal targets and outputs. | |||
| Main Duties and Responsibilities: |
| The vacuum coatings technician will: Set up, run, and maintain the thin film coating equipment (sputtering or e beam gun and thermal evaporation). Perform routine mechanical and electronic adjustments and alignments to the equipment to ensure optimal performance and quality. Understand and follow target specifications and tolerances for the thin film coatings. Contribute on data collection and perform control tests and inspections on the thin film coated products (SPC data collection and characterisation). Troubleshoot and resolve any issues or problems that may arise during the thin film coating process or operation (Out of Control Action Plans – OCAPs). Any other duties as requested. |
Person Specification
| Job title: | Vacuum Coatings Technician | Department: | Operations |
| Attributes: | Essential | Desirable |
| Attainments / Experience: (what qualifications / training / experience is required by the person) | College or technical training in physics, chemistry, engineering, or related fields | Experience working with thin film coating techniques, such as physical vapor deposition (PVD) or sputtering |
| Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: (What type of knowledge and abilities are required by the person) | Ability to work with precision instruments, tools, and machinery | Knowledge of optical materials, properties, and applications, such as glass, metals, dielectrics, or semiconductors |
| Personal Qualities / Disposition: (What sort of attitude is it important for the person to have) | Attention to detail, accuracy, and safety standards. Good communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills Willingness and ability to travel for work. Dynamic approach, friendly, influential and a self-starter. Must be capable of working at pace and with a high degree of accuracy. Able to work with staff at different levels. | Self – motivation Knowledge seeker |
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